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In reply to the discussion: "Six weeks pregnant" does NOT mean, six weeks after you find out you're pregnant [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)25. Most times tests done close to 4 weeks will show positive.
I checked. More sensitive tests for earlier testing may also be available -- or will be!, but I didn't check that far. But medical professionals who choose to will alter their procedures to diagnose and complete treatment for unwanted pregnancy before six weeks.
Most conscientious females will tighten up their own monitoring and responses while this continues, but the key word is conscientious, of course. There's a lot less extra time for discovery and decision.
In any case, the abortion pill could normally be legally prescribed and used in a very short time and is almost always effective. If I had a young daughter I'd want her pre-established with a physician who'd always have it on hand, in case of "supply" problems developed.
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"Six weeks pregnant" does NOT mean, six weeks after you find out you're pregnant [View all]
bigtree
Sep 2021
OP
And they aren't expected to rule immediately after that case. It could be well into 2022.
Native
Sep 2021
#17
"Let's hope that this causes a lot of unforeseen problems for the Texas Republicans."
Sogo
Sep 2021
#36
Sorry, I have no idea other than Rachel was referring to it in conjunction w the TX case...
Hekate
Sep 2021
#38
If I read correctly, one test per month won't do it. I think they'll sell by the case.
jaxexpat
Sep 2021
#14
According to the law, the doctor must determine the date of the last period and record it.
Lonestarblue
Sep 2021
#22
I find this extremely distressing. It is totalitarianism. The worst sort of terrorism.
jaxexpat
Sep 2021
#55
Yeah, but private providers always had the choice of what services they'd provide.
Hortensis
Sep 2021
#52
They can't tell to the exact day but they do give you a good date pretty early. nt
gollygee
Sep 2021
#51
I was almost 9 weeks pregnant before finding out. Doc did not schedule sonogram until 17 weeks...
bem6207
Sep 2021
#8
Does the Texas law make it illegal for a citizen of Texas to have an abortion OUTSIDE of Texas?
PeaceWave
Sep 2021
#28
The next step will be to restrict or ban legal access to birth control for everyone.
Ford_Prefect
Sep 2021
#39
Don't forget that these are the same people who tried to outlaw the morning after pill
niyad
Sep 2021
#50